Padang, (Antaranews Sumbar) - Head of Teluk Bayur Customs Office, Padang Municipality, West Sumatra, Hilman Satria said it will conduct socialization related to tax on electric cigarette type vape in the region.
Vape tax rule will come into force in July 2018, he said in Padang, Wednesday.
He said that his side is still awaiting implementation guidance from Ministry of Finance related to the technical collection and the amount of taxes and sanctions.
In addition, there are also special provisions of anything that is taxed and labeled excise bands.
Hilman suggests that vape consists of four parts: the electrical system, the tube, the taste substance and the nicotine.
Thing which will be taxed is the liquid nicotine used in the vape. "If the instructions come, we will immediately socialize it to the community", he said.
In Padang, there are already some shops that sell vape equipment so that socialization will be done thoroughly related to this issue.
"We hope this regulation can be implemented by the community later", he noted.
In addition, it is also seriously reveal the rampant sales of cigarettes without ribbon excise duty which is sold freely in West Sumatra.
It has been seizing from several shops in regencies and cities in West Sumatra, the total of confiscated cigarettes reaches millions, he added. (cha)
Costums Office To Socialize Vape Tax in W Sumatra
Hilman Satria. (Antara Sumbar/Mario SN)
